Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Chicago

$3,009/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chicago is $3,009 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,109 more per month.

$3.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chicago

1,523

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chicago rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Rent prices in Chicago vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chicago is $3,019, whereas a house costs $5,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Chicago run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,050.

Listings

Studio

$2,391

-

10%

1 bedroom

$2,866

-

6%

2 bedroom

$4,000

-

7%

3 bedroom

$6,267

-

7%

4 bedroom

$15,000

-

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,391

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,866

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,267

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$15,000

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

660 N Dearborn St - Photo 1 of 1

36m ago

Near North Side apartment for rent in Chicago

Studio

1 bath

$1,489

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
63 E Lake St #606M - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Loop apartment for rent in Chicago

63 E Lake St #606M, Chicago, IL 60601

Studio

1 bath

$1,532

Price dropped $176Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
63 E Lake St #0618 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Loop apartment for rent in Chicago

63 E Lake St #0618, Chicago, IL 60601

Studio

1 bath

$1,577

Price dropped $176Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
63 E Lake St #405M - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Loop apartment for rent in Chicago

63 E Lake St #405M, Chicago, IL 60601

Studio

1 bath

$1,597

Price dropped $179Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for School of the Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Chicago rental market.

How much is rent in Chicago?

The average rent in Chicago is $3,009 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chicago?

Average rent prices in Chicago have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Chicago rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chicago is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,109 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chicago?

To comfortably afford rent in Chicago, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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